Southwest puts new restrictions on wheelchairs — here’s how the changes impact passengers with mobility devices

Southwest puts new restrictions on wheelchairs — here’s how the changes impact passengers with mobility devices

Plane passengers who use wheelchairs will soon have to take one more step before boarding. Southwest Airlines announced that anyone using a lithium-powered mobility device will have to remove the batteries and carry them into the cabin before checking in their wheelchair. The new policy, taking effect on Sept. 25, puts Southwest in line with … Read more

Grandpa shows off wild skatepark moves on mobility scooter: ‘Hold my beer’

Grandpa shows off wild skatepark moves on mobility scooter: ‘Hold my beer’

A grandpa showing off his crazy skills on a mobility scooter at a skate park has gone viral on social media Gavin, 52, was filmed pulling doughnuts and wheelies on his mobility scooter at the Mandurah skate park, about 70km south of Perth. The Western Australian grandpa can be seen wearing a grey beanie, jeans … Read more

Great-grandfather builds Chitty Chitty Bang Bang mobility scooter

Great-grandfather builds Chitty Chitty Bang Bang mobility scooter

A wacky great-grandfather has spent three months converting his mobility scooter into a 8mph replica of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car. Vin Wardman, 92, worked for eight hours a day in his garden shed to construct the stunning model of the magical flying car from the classic children’s film.   The retired railway worker painstakingly … Read more